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David Metcalf, Director of the METIL lab at the University of Central Florida joined Pat Salber to discuss the growing role of Alexa in the management of health and healthcare. She makes it easy to remember to take your meds. She can connect you to your doctor for a video conference. She can even turn your hospital room into a smart room so you can…

Nomad Health has made it easy for hospitals and clinics to find clinicians (docs and nurses) to fill open positions. Dr. Alexi Nazem joins Pat Salber MD (@docweighsin) to discuss how the company finds and helps credential and license doctors and nurses across the country. They have recently expanded their services in NY to include doctors as well a…

The results of President Trump's heart health tests were the topic of much discussion and a lot of confusion. Cardiologist Andrew Waxler, MD, joins Pat Salber MD (@docweighsin) to discuss heart health testing.بقلم The Doctor Weighs In

It is so much easier to see how digital health things can work, interact, and provide value when you can see them in the context of life. Pat Salber MD interviews Harry Pappas, Founder and CEO of the IntelligentHealth Association and the IntelligentHealth Pavilion that creates full-on iHomes and iHospitals so prospective purchasers can see digital …

UPMC is so much more than just a Medical Center, it is an innovation powerhouse leading the charge to transform healthcare. Pat Salber MD (@docweighsin) talks with Rasu Shrestha MD, Chief Innovation Officer who explains all of the ways the organization is pushing the cutting edge of healthcare innovation.…

In today's interview, we will be speaking to Dan Fronczak, CEO of HealthRoster. What is HealthyRoster? What should I know about this company and how is it related to me? Well, if you are an athlete or a trainer or even a parent, friend, or relative of one, this may interest you. According to Dan, "Healthy Roster is the only injury documentation too…

Today, we will be interviewing Dr. Nick van Terheyden, Chief Medical Officer of BaseHealth. As BaseHealth's Chief Medical Officer, he brings a distinctive blend of medical practitioner and business strategist, both national and international, to the realm of healthcare technology. At BaseHealth, van Terheyden will bring the physician perspective, h…

Today, we'll be talking about the importance of flossing. Now, most Americans think that if they floss, they will just have a prettier smile. What they don't realize is that if they don't floss, they are more susceptible to periodontitis. Periodontitis, unfortunately, can contribute to other health problems. To undertand the importance of flossing,…

Today, we will be speaking to Jeanne Pinder, CEO and Founder of ClearHealthCosts. In this episode, Jeanne will be focusing on how they are bringing transparency to the healthcare marketplace by telling people prices for medical procedures and items. According to Jeanne, by revealing prices, they are empowering consumers to make informed decisions a…

Today, we will be speaking to Rebecca Lord, VP of UX at Medullan, a Boston-based digital health consultancy. In this episode, Rebecca will be focusing on the role of patient advocacy in healthcare: partnering with patient organizations to offer the support, context, and guidance that individuals need after receiving their test results for specific …

On-air with us is Dr. Kelly Sullivan, one of the nation’s pre-eminent board-certified plastic surgeons at Sullivan Surgery and Spa in Annapolis, Maryland. As a world-class plastic surgeon for over 20 years with expertise in breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and cancer reconstruction, Dr. Sullivan is a renowned expert in her fiel…

San Francisco-based ConsejoSano, which makes a health services navigation platform for Spanish speakers in America, has raised $4.9 million in Series A funding in a round led by 7wire Ventures. The company, whose name means “HealthyAdvice” in Spanish, mainly works with health plans, employers and at-risk providers who are trying to increase engagem…

By the age of 35, two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of hair loss. By the age of 50, approximately 85% of men will have significant thinning hair. August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month and more than 95% of hair loss in men results from androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness. Thankfully to technology and medicine,…

A new breakthrough treatment for advanced bladder cancer has just received FDA approval under the accelerated approval program. The new treatment is Genentech's new cancer immunotherapy medicine TECENTRIQ (atezolizumab). This is the first cancer immunotherapy approved to treat this form of cancer. And until now, there have been no treatment advance…

We'll be interviewing Co-Founder, Swathi Kiran, about her company, Constant Therapy, who provides mobile applications for continuous and customized therapy to people with speech, language, cognition, memory, and learning disorders. In this interview, we'll drill into what Constant Therapy is, what their goals are, and just exactly how they are diff…

Today, we will be talking to William Rosenzweig, Dean and Executive Director of The Food Business School, about what The Food Business School (FBS) is and what aspirations and goals they envision FBS to be. William B. Rosenzweig has spent more than twenty-five years integrating the practices and perspectives of an entrepreneur, venture investor, an…

Today's guests are Adam and Neal Kaufman of Canary Health, formerly known as DPS Health. Why the sudden change in name? And exactly what are they intending to do forward? Well that's what we'll be asking Adam and Neal so tune in. About the company... DPS Health, the leader in digital health self-management, announced that effective immediately on M…

Five years ago, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. And today, we have Navigant’s Paul Keckley looking at the goals of the law and discussing what’s working and what’s ahead for the ACA. So Is It Working? Has it increased access to coverage? Yes, at least for some, and at least for now. Has it reduced costs? It’s too soon to know. Has it i…

Today's guest is Boston emergency physician, Dr. Sean Kelly, Chief Medical Officer of Imprivata, healthcare IT security company. He will be discussing the state-of-the-art of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) and as well New York's groundbreaking legislation known as I-STOP that will be implemented in March 2016. EPCS is an eme…

Today's guest is Neil Smiley, CEO of Loopback Analytics, a pioneer in empowering hospitals and post-acute care providers to more effectively manage care transitions and reimbursement challenges in a “pay-for-outcome” environment. Loopback Analytics's vision is to serve as the management platform that helps transform health care to a performance-bas…

Today's guest is Dr. Farzad Mostashari, Founder and CEO of Aledade. Our host, Dr. Pat Salber, will be discussing with Farzad the recent news with Aledade since our last conversation with him, which can be found here. Sneak Peek: 1. The Aledade ACOs (a Delaware ACO and a Primary Care ACO spanning NY, MD, and AR) launched on January 1st. CMS Announce…

Today's guest is Wade Hayes, country singer and advanced colon cancer survivor. He is here with us to help support awareness in colon cancer during Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March—a disease impacting nearly 93,000 people this year. Wade was at the height of his country music career with Billboard hits and a promising road ahead when he was di…

Today's special guest is Dr. Andrey Ostrovsky of Care at Hand. As Co-Founder of Care at Hand, he and his team are committed to achieving the Triple Aim and eliminating health disparities for vulnerable populations by creating disruptive technology. What does that mean? Well listen in to see what he has to say and how he plans to achieve the triple …

Prima-Temp brings new, innovative approaches to many of today’s healthcare challenges through the application of 21st century thermometry. Prima-Temp’s continuous temperature sensors and associated software allow the most precise method to measure true core body temperature, with the potential to address a multitude of applications including fertil…

Today's special guest is Sean Duffy from Omada Health. He is back again to update us on the happenings of his company. Here is a sneak peek at what our conversation is about: As of January 1, Omada rolled out several new curriculum tracks within Prevent Right before Christmas, the CDC -- for the first time -- approved digital programs as having met…

Today's special guest is Quikiks Founder Steve Kaufman. So, what exactly is Quikiks? For people with arthritis or anyone who struggles with a task as simple as putting on shoes, the Quikiks Step-in-Go Shoe System offers a hands-free solution. The shoes easily open and close using hinges and magnets. Simply step into the shoes for a secure fit and s…

On December 2, Giving Tuesday, Medshare's Western Regional Council CEO Andy Pines joins us to talk about Medshare's mission, what the organization has accomplished so far and the vision for the future. MedShare collects still good medical supplies and equipment from hospitals in the US and sends them, on order, to facilities ithe developing world a…

Sepsis, sometimes called blood poisoning, is the body's deadly response to infection. It is a serious illness that affects more than 1.6 million people in the US every year. In fact, every two minutes someone in the United States dies of sepsis. And although most people don't know it, sepsis is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. (after he…

Hello listeners!! This is a follow up on Aledade, their activities, challenges, and things learned. We'll be chatting with Farzad Mostashari to get his insight on how the company is doing and what they plan to do in the future from what they have gathered in these past few months since we last spoke with them. Perk your ears to listen to their stor…

Dike Drummond is on with us again with an update on his book, Stop Physician Burnout: What to Do When Working Harder Isn't Working. And to all the listeners out there, a special $10 discount of the book is given to you if you type in the promo code: BREATHE.بقلم The Doctor Weighs In

Natural, stress-free baby making. Ovatemp is the next generation of fertility tracking. Their unique app helps you figure out what your body needs to optimize your fertile health and delivers a personalized plan on how to get there. Today, we will be talking to the Co-founders of Ovatemp, Ana Mayer and Daniel Graf. Tune in to check out what it's al…

Veronica Barajas will be announcing the newest iteration of the application live with Dr. Pat Salber. What is Care4Today Mobile Health Manager? Care4Today™ Mobile Health Manager is a free, secure, two-way messaging platform, mobile app and website. Staying on schedule with your healthcare and keeping up with your medication can get complicated. And…

Are You Dense, Inc. is dedicated to informing the public about dense breast tissue and its significance for the early detection of breast cancer. Their Goals Are To: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC about dense breast tissue and the early detection of breast cancer by raising awareness through a web site, media, speaking engagements, social media, informational …

What’s “new in asthma?” It’s important first to point out what is not new. Although there is not yet a cure for asthma, very effective therapies exist—and have existed for some time. Yet asthma continues to consume increasingly scarce health care resources, and to limit the lives of some 25 million Americans, including more than 7 million children.…

Donald MacFarlane is a hematologist/oncologist on the faculty at the University of Iowa, and developer of "Lexeme", a patented innovation with the potential to truly disrupt the field of medical records and the way clinical narrative notes are generated, processed and coded. Lexeme is currently pre-prototype and could benefit from dialogue (so-call…

Nathan Cortez, JD co-wrote an article on FDA regulation of mobile apps published in the July 24, 2014 issue of NEJM. Luckily, we snagged an opportunity to interview him - you can listen here. We covered a wide variety of topics including: Why regulate mHealth anyway?The new FDA guidance — what needs to be regulated and what does not?How does the FD…

In this extraordinary radio interview with Dike, the founder and CEO of “The Happy MD,” we covered a wide range of topics, including How common is physician burnout? (It averages about 1 in 3 physician, year after year, regardless of country)What’s going on the the US that compounds physician burnout? (Take a wild guess)What are the symptoms? How d…

Today's guest is Rushika Fernandopule, Co-Founder and CEO of Iora Health. Iora Health is restoring humanity to healthcare by providing a radically different model of primary care built from the ground up. Iora Health’s care model provides extraordinary service to patients to ensure improved health outcomes while also lowering overall plan costs. Ou…

Dr. Farzad Mostashari, former National Coordinator for HIT and more recently a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, has launched a new VC-backed company, Aledade. Aledade provides the smarts and some of the infrastructure to help independent primary care physicians form and join Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). ACOs are a new care de…

May is Pregnancy Awareness Month and it would be refreshing to hear from a Board Certified Physician who specializes in Pregnancy and Maternal Fetal Medicine to dispel the current myths and trends that are dominating. Dr. Jaffe with Rosh Fetal Medicine in NYC can speak about several topics related to high-risk pregnancy, when to worry and when not …

Charles Wang, MD, co-founder of Lumo Body Technology, joins us today to talk about LumoBack and Lumo Lift, the company's two anti-slouching (good posture-promoting) devices. We will also explore Dr. Wang's journey from practicing physician to successful start-up entrepreneur. Join us for a fun half-hour of standing tall. BTW, for background here is…

Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology – alleviating pain, restoring health and extending the life for millions of people around the world. The Diabetes business at Medtronic (www.medtronicdiabetes.com) is the world leader in advanced diabetes management solutions, including integrated diabetes management systems, insulin pump therapy…

Better provides free tools and premium access to a team of real Personal Health Assistants so you can spend more time improving your health, not managing the logistics. Backed by the Mayo Clinic and the Social+Capital Partnership, their team has founded and grown some of the biggest healthcare and consumer internet companies in the world. They woul…

Our guest today is Bob Dobbins, Vice President, New Business Development at Panasonic Corporation of North America. We will be talking to him today about Panasonic's upcoming Innovation HealthJam. The Innovation HealthJam is a completely virtual event that brings together a diverse and knowledgeable group of people from the healthcare and technolog…

AsthmaMD is a multi-tiered asthma management app that makes the traditionally written asthma action plan both mobile and easily accessible for the first time. The app is a helpful tool for tracking symptoms and preempting an attack. Additionally, the new AsthmaMD Peak Flow Meter allows asthma sufferers to accurately monitor their lung capacity and …

Kelly Turner PhD is the New York Times bestselling author of "Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds." She is a researcher and lecturer in the field of Integrative Oncology. Her specialized research focus is on radical remission of cancer, which is when someone heals from cancer against all odds without the help, or despite the failur…

The Health Technology Forum is on an incredible growth trajectory. A few years ago, they were a Silicon Valley health tech meet-up. Now they have a national footprint with 4500 members and 13 chapters in 5 different countries: San Francisco, Dallas/FortWorth, San Diego, New York City, Atlanta, Washington DC, Austin, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver,…

Dr. Joshua Landy is an Internist and Critical Care Medicine Specialist as well as a co-founder of Figure 1. Prior to starting Figure 1, Landy was a visiting scholar at Stanford University where he researched online and multimedia-oriented approaches to health education. Landy’sunique perspective on healthcare is a result of his experiences in direc…